Richard III: Learning Lines, In the Space & Tech Day!

We’re inching closer and closer to our first preview audience for Richard IIIhere at Folger Theatre, and there’s no doubt in my mind that the energy the audience will inject into our intimate space will have a huge effect on the storytelling. These are the types of opportunities that we simply can’t explore until we have people in the seats, and I know that all of us in the cast are ready to take that next step forward and see what options are made available once you’re here with us. In fact, youare the missing ingredient…as theatre only exists as the shared experience between the storytellers and the listeners.

As I mentioned in my previous entry, I’ll be leaning heavily on video posts, so here are 3 from the past few weeks that will give you a glimpse of what we were up against. You’ll see me at the beginning phase of learning all of the lines, watch some of my initial impressions of our first day in the space itself, and then meet a very tired-but-excited me gearing up for our first day of technical rehearsals.

Drew Cortese: Learning Lines

I promise more soon, as this week in particular will be especially informative, but I also welcome you to send me some questions about the play, the process, or anything you’re curious about!

Drew Cortese Folger Theatre: Richard III. Studio Theatre: The Motherf***er With The Hat; Shakespeare Theatre Company: The Merchant of Venice. Regional: Denver Center Theatre Company: The Taming Of The Shrew, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, The Liar, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Reckless, The House Of The Spirits, Eventide, Richard III, 1001; Cincinnati Playhouse In The Park: Victoria Musica; American Conservatory Theater: Boleros For The Disenchanted; Actors Theatre Of Louisville: Pride and Prejudice, Italian American Reconciliation; Guthrie Theatre: As You Like It, Blood Wedding; Paper Mill Playhouse: Carnival. Off-Broadway: The Public/NYSF: As You Like It; P73: 1001; SPF: Honor and the River.